Category Archives: Vernon
Housing sales increased as some prices declined in the North Okanagan
The housing market took a turn towards buyers to close out 2025. The Association of Interior Realtors (AoIR) said there were 98 housing units sold in the North Okanagan this past December. That was up...
Jan 06, 2026
Local MP says he will not cross the floor, stands by Conservative leader
The Member of Parliament for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee said he will not be leaving the Conservative Party.In a social media post, Scott Anderson claimed he was approached by the Liberals and asked ...
Jan 06, 2026
SD22 considering selling two unused properties
The school district that serves Greater Vernon is looking to sell off two undeveloped properties in the Bella Vista area.School District 22 said it owns two properties on at the ends of Lakeridge Cour...
Jan 06, 2026
Respiratory infection outbreaks declared at Vernon LTCs
Interior Health has declared respiratory infection outbreaks at two long term care facilities (LTCs) in Vernon.The health authority said an Influenza A outbreak was identified at the Noric House facil...
Jan 05, 2026
Regional cricket league re-branded, ready for 2026
The regional cricket league has changed its name heading into the new year. The league formerly known as the Interior Cricket League has re-branded itself as the Elite Cricket League - B.C. Interior (...
Jan 05, 2026
VSAR responded to 72 calls in 2025
Vernon Search and Rescue members were busy last year.The volunteer search and rescue society said in a social media post that it responded to 72 calls for assistance in 2025, during which members dona...
Jan 05, 2026
Vernon Kia dealership fire 'suspicious': RCMP
Police are treating the fire at the Vernon Kia dealership as a criminal case.The fire broke out at the dealership on Highway 97 at approximately 2 a.m. December 3 and fully engulfed three vehicles, wh...
Jan 05, 2026
Local organizations support the food bank with December initiatives
Two local groups took action to ensure people facing food insecurity had some support this holiday season.The Vernon Chamber of Commerce used its Jingle Mingle Business After 5 event on Dec. 20 to col...
Jan 02, 2026
"Decade packed into twelve months:" local MP reflects on busy 2025
The Member of Parliament for Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee said he had a whirlwind of a first year in office.In a release to Vernon Matters Scott Anderson said this past year "has felt like a decade pa...
Dec 31, 2025
UPDATE: Precautionary Boil Water Notice rescinded for VSS and surrounding area
Update 1:30 p.m. Jan 6The precautionary Boil Water Notice issued following a water main break near Vernon Secondary School on Dec. 30 has been lifted.The RDNO says bacterial testing shows the water in...
Dec 31, 2025
